Originally Posted by red58
you'll find there's only one value available, get an ignition resistor for a 55-59 Chev 12V at your FLAPS or any of the online vendors .... or just get a new 12V coil that's internally resisted [AC Delco U515]

Bill

So if you're sticking with a 6 volt system - that 12V coil will still be okay to use? I guess the internal resister steps it down enough to not burn out the points?